Philippine President calls for mass cabinet resignation amid government reshuffle
Following the announcement, three of the 30 cabinet secretaries have stepped down.
Philippines holds midterm elections
About 163,000 police officers have been deployed nationwide to ensure security at polling stations, in coordination with the military, fire brigades and other support units. In addition, the government has extended the early voting period for the elderly and people with disabilities, starting at 5 am on May 12.